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Viernes Culturales in Little Havana: Music, art and free walking tour

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the last Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works …

Free Lakay Fest in Little Haiti

The Haitian Creole term “Lakay” means “home” or “at home” and that’s what is being celebrating on the last Saturday in May in the heart of Little Haiti. Local organization Cinemóvil is hosting the day-long festival Lakay Fest at several locations along Little Haiti’s main street NE 59 St. and 2 Ave. on Saturday, May …

Free food & diaper distributions & other resources

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

Free concert by The Zydeco Experience at the Arsht Center

The upbeat music from Louisiana zydeco, incorporating accordion and Afro-Cuban beats is taking center stage when The Zydeco Experience takes center stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free concert. The show is part of the Arsht for Miami free community series. Two-time Grammy …

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU free every Saturday

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, offers free admission every Saturday. The museum’s focal point is its core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. The museum also has a collections and research center, films, timeline wall …

Free Arts & Wellness Community Fair, Lake Worth, May 30

Movement and creativity are a great recipe to help boost a healthy body and mind. Here’s an event that may facilitate both in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Arts & Wellness Community Fair When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Cultural Council for Palm Beach, 601 Lake Ave., Lake …

GreenMarket: Food, vendors & entertainment, final Saturday, WPB, May 30

The seasonal final GreenMarket that hosts more than 150 vendors on the downtown waterfront takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Features include a mix of unique and diverse offerings in food and art, from seasonal produce, roving entertainment and live music, to popup workshops and competitions.   Visit …

Weekend: Live music & more, free on The Lawn at CityPlace

When you’ve finished shopping or just want a break from snacking, CityPlace features live music performances every weekend on The Lawn in downtown West Palm Beach. Free Weekend Music Fridays: 5–9 p.m. Saturday afternoons: 1–4 p.m. Saturday evenings: 6–10 p.m. Sundays: 1–4 p.m. For a complete listing of performers and entertainment, plus more details, visit …

Top things to do in June in Palm Beach County

things to do in June in Palm Beach

When school’s out it’s playtime in South Florida. Here’s a list of some of the free and cheap things for families to do to have fun during the month of June, 2026, in Palm Beach County. Northwood Film Festival When: Wednesday, June 1 through Monday, June 7, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Various …

Ride the free Water Trolley on the New River in Fort Lauderdale

For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a river route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

Free Scuba4Good oceanside music festival in Broward

A free festival in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea will offer entertainment to raise money to fund scholarships, adaptive dive trips and equipment and other adaptive diving initiatives. Scuba4Good Festival in 2026 is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 29, and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 30. The event includes vendors, bands, and food and drinks for purchase. …

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